Hisense 85U9N vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA
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Choosing between the Hisense 85U9N and Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 85U9N scores higher in video quality, form factor, room fit, future-proofing. The Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA leads in gaming performance. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
On the display side, the Hisense 85U9N uses a VA panel while the Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA uses LED, and screen sizes differ at 85" vs 98". Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The Hisense 85U9N holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 85" | 98" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | VA | LED |
| Backlight Type | direct-lit | direct-lit |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | Mega Contrast |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Tizen |
| Speaker Config | — | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 3 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 |
| eARC Port | No | No |
| VESA Pattern | — | 600x400 |
| Processor | — | Crystal Processor 4K |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: Hisense 85U9N at U9N vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA at DU9000
- Panel Type: Hisense 85U9N at VA vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA at LED
- Audio Power: Hisense 85U9N at 82W vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA at 20W
- HDR Formats: Hisense 85U9N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA at HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Smart OS: Hisense 85U9N at Google TV vs Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA at Tizen
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 85U9N if you want:
- + better refresh rate
- + better native refresh rate
- + better audio power
- + better hdmi total ports
Choose Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA if you want:
- + larger screen
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 85U9N and Samsung UN98DU9000FXZA compare to the rest of the field.
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